'Anima' Trailer: Paul Thomas Anderson Teams With Thom Yorke For A "Mind-Bending" Short Film On Netflix

So, uh guys, apparently Paul Thomas Anderson is teaming up with Thom Yorke for a new short film called, “Anima.” How do we know this? Well, Netflix decided to surprise everyone this morning and drop a new teaser for the project.

Teaser is the best word to use for this footage because outside of the title and the two gentlemen’s names, there’s not much else to say. The official description from Netflix says that it’s a “short musical film” and it’s directed by Anderson, with Yorke starring and providing the music. Oh, and it’s a “mind-bending visual piece. Best played loud.” Okay then.

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The only other information we have about it is that on the same day that “Anima” is released on Netflix, Yorke says he’s releasing a new album called, you guessed it, “Anima.” Is it just the score from the short film? Is the short film a visual accompaniment for the album? Luckily we don’t have to wait long to find out.

The good news, either way, is that anything directed by Paul Thomas Anderson is worth checking out, especially if you’re a fan of the films we cover. He’s easily one of the best filmmakers working today and we’d watch him direct just about anything.

Yorke, also, has made a name for himself in film, especially recently. The Radiohead frontman worked on the score for last year’s film “Suspiria.” While the film was critically divided, most people could agree that Yorke’s score was pretty great and pointed to him at least being the second-best film composer in Radiohead (first being Jonny Greenwood, obviously).

“Anima” will drop on Netflix on June 27. However, if you want to see the film early, and in the best possible situation, IMAX is holding select special free screenings of the short on June 26. You can find out more info and get free tickets at the IMAX website.

Here’s the synopsis:

In a short musical film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, Thom Yorke of Radiohead scores and stars in a mind-bending visual piece. Best played loud.

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